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Medical Coding Lead
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$30 - $46 / hour
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Work Schedule:
This is a full time, 1.0 FTE position. Shifts will be scheduled Monday – Friday. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. This is a remote position.
To be eligible to work remotely, you must be in an approved remote work state for UW Health. We’ve included a link below to view the full list of approved remote work states.
Approved Remote Work States Listing
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We are seeking a Medical Coding Lead to:
- Monitor coding operations with respect to workflows and regular reporting: evaluate workflows for maximum efficiencies and problem solve work queue issues when accounts/charges are not flowing properly, making recommendations as necessary.
- Answer charging, coding, Epic or other software related questions from coders, CDI, clinical and Revenue Cycle staff.
- Perform research, run various reporting and assist with general coding as needed and as requested.
- Provide coding training within the Coding Department and perform research on coding issues.
At UW Health, you will have:
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
- High School Diploma Required or
- equivalent and Medical Coding Education Required
- 3 years progressive coding experience Required
- More than five (5) years of coding experience in an academic medical center Preferred
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Upon Hire Required or
- Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) Upon Hire Required or
- Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Upon Hire Required or
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Upon Hire Required or
- Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P) Upon Hire Required or
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Upon Hire Required
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma Required or equivalent and Medical Coding Education Required
- 3 years progressive coding experience Required
- More than five (5) years of coding experience in an academic medical center Preferred
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Upon Hire Required
- Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) Upon Hire Required
- Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) Upon Hire Required
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Upon Hire Required
- Certified Coding Specialist Physician-Based (CCS-P) Upon Hire Required
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Upon Hire Required
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Preferred
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Preferred
Benefits
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
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